Graduate Research Appointment Biomedical Ethics- Limited Tenure

Mayo Clinic seeks applicants for a one- or two-year post-baccalaureate research experience in empirical bioethics research.

The Graduate Research Appointment (GRA) at Mayo Clinic is a post-baccalaureate appointment for individuals with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose is to provide a post-baccalaureate research experience that applies skills in science technology engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GRA participants will have the opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role.

The Biomedical Ethics GRA program is designed for individuals with a bachelors degree who have an interest in conducting research on topics in bioethics using empirical methods (surveys interviews focus groups chart review). Research work is supplemented by weekly seminars optional graduate school courses and optional clinical shadowing opportunities giving participants an experience that will help them decide on a career path related to biomedical addition the experience can increase the participants competitiveness and preparation for the next step in their career. Past trainees have gone on to study at graduate medical and law schools across the United States.

Successful applicants will be:

Committed to pursuing a career related to biomedical ethics

Able to work independentlyand in a collaborative team environment

Proficient in written and verbal communication

Competent in identifying relevant peer-reviewed publications on specialized research topics

Able to demonstrate interest in biomedical ethics and its methods through past coursework or research

Up to three candidates will be selected to begin in Summer 2026. The application deadline is 11:59 pm CST Monday February 16 2026

Bachelors degree

Interest in biomedical ethics research

Authorization to work and remain in the United States without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now or in the future (for example be a U.S. citizen national or permanent resident refugee or asylee)

This position will require a MN background check

Candidates must attach the following to the application to be considered:

Cover letter describing career goals and how biomedical ethics research relates to those goals

Resume/CV

510-page writing sample preferably on a topic in biomedical ethics

Current unofficial college transcript

1-2 letters of recommendation from research mentors or undergraduate professors sent directly to Dr. Richard Sharp at. Two letters are strongly recommended.

Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify. Applicants who do include the required items listed above will not be considered.

Applicants who will be enrolledin Graduate or Medical School during the GRA appointmentare not eligible.